Liverpool have maintained consistent form, remaining undefeated across their last five matches in all competitions. In contrast, Tottenham have recorded two defeats and a goalless draw in three of their last four outings. With Liverpool boasting four wins and a draw from their last five home meetings against Spurs, backing the hosts to avoid defeat represents the most reliable position.
- Round
- Round of 32
- Venue
- Anfield, Liverpool
- Referee
- A. Madley
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -1 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Liverpool or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Liverpool host Tottenham at Anfield in the EFL Cup Round of 32, with both sides seeking progression in domestic cup competition. The hosts enter this encounter on a five-match unbeaten run across all competitions, having secured two wins and three draws, including a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid and a 2-0 away win at Ipswich.
Tottenham arrive with a mixed run of results over their recent five fixtures, recording one win, two draws, and two defeats. While they achieved a 5-1 home victory against Charlton in earlier cup action, they have struggled for attacking consistency on the road, drawing 0-0 at Nottingham Forest and losing 3-0 to Brentford.
Historical head-to-head fixtures between the two clubs strongly favour Liverpool, particularly on home turf. Across the last ten overall meetings, Liverpool have won seven times and Tottenham twice, while Liverpool remain undefeated in their last five home clashes against Spurs with four wins and a draw.
Key factors
- Liverpool are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, winning two and drawing three.
- Tottenham have failed to score in three of their last four fixtures, including a 3-0 defeat at Brentford and a 2-0 home loss to Newcastle.
- Liverpool have won four and drawn one of their last five home head-to-head encounters against Tottenham.
- Eight of the last ten meetings between these two clubs have produced over 2.5 total goals, averaging 4.4 goals per match.
- Both sides are managing multiple squad absences, with Liverpool missing players such as C. Bradley and J. Gomez, while Tottenham are without D. Kulusevski and M. Mudryk.
Team news
Liverpool
- C. BradleyKnee Injury
- H. EkitikeAchilles Tendon Injury
- J. FrimpongMuscle Injury
- G. LeoniKnee Injury
- A. NalloLeg Injury
- D. SzoboszlaiMuscle Injury
- V. MunozKnee Injury
Tottenham
- L. BergvallKnee Injury
- M. MudrykAnkle Injury
- W. OdobertKnee Injury
- X. SimonsKnee Injury
- D. UdogieKnee Injury
- R. BentancurRed Card
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 1 goals per game (Liverpool at home plus Tottenham away).
Key players this season
Tottenham
- Mateus Fernandes2A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Head-to-head
- 7
- Liverpool
- 1
- Draws
- 2
- Tottenham
Liverpool have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 4.4 goals a game, both teams scored in 80% of them.
- 2026-03-15Liverpool1-1Tottenham
- 2025-12-20Tottenham1-2Liverpool
- 2025-04-27Liverpool5-1Tottenham
- 2025-02-06Liverpool4-0Tottenham
- 2025-01-08Tottenham1-0Liverpool
Our record in EFL Cup
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.3 published markets
Liverpool or Draw — 76% confidence
Liverpool have maintained consistent form, remaining undefeated across their last five matches in all competitions. In contrast, Tottenham have recorded two defeats and a goalless draw in three of their last four outings. With Liverpool boasting four wins and a draw from their last five home meetings against Spurs, backing the hosts to avoid defeat represents the most reliable position.
Over 2.5 Goals — 68% confidence
Meetings between Liverpool and Tottenham have historically delivered high goal counts, with eight of their last ten direct encounters producing at least three total goals and an average of 4.4 goals per game across that sample. Liverpool have scored two goals in four of their last five matches, indicating sustained offensive capability.
These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.
Meetings between Liverpool and Tottenham have historically delivered high goal counts, with eight of their last ten direct encounters producing at least three total goals and an average of 4.4 goals per game across that sample. Liverpool have scored two goals in four of their last five matches, indicating sustained offensive capability.
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Published September 14, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.

